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Thoko Thaba Secondary School

Public secondary school · Alberton, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (2 circuit)

In Alberton, Johannesburg, Thoko Thaba Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 81.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Thoko Thaba Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Thoko Thaba Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Alberton, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,862
Learners
61
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Thoko Thaba Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Thoko Thaba Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 261 learners from Thoko Thaba Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 81.2% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202326320477.6%
202422317879.8%
202526121281.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Thoko Thaba Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics934346.2%
Mathematical Literacy13110882.4%
Physical Sciences734663.0%
Life Sciences1338261.7%
Accounting201785.0%
Business Studies564580.4%
Economics423378.6%
Geography16815692.9%
History958589.5%
English First Additional Language224224100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni South district, for comparison against Thoko Thaba Secondary School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,023 learners against Thoko Thaba Secondary School's 1,862; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72.1% against Thoko Thaba Secondary School's 81.2%.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is a similar size to Thoko Thaba Secondary School, with 2,533 learners against 1,862; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thoko Thaba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is a similar size to Thoko Thaba Secondary School, with 2,474 learners against 1,862; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thoko Thaba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is a similar size to Thoko Thaba Secondary School, with 2,471 learners against 1,862; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thoko Thaba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School sits in roughly the same size range as Thoko Thaba Secondary School, at 2,435 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.2% against Thoko Thaba Secondary School's 81.2%.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Thoko Thaba Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Thoko Thaba Secondary School's 1,862, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thoko Thaba Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,862; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Thoko Thaba Secondary School's 81.2%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Thoko Thaba Secondary School's 1,862; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thoko Thaba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Thoko Thaba Secondary School's 1,862; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thoko Thaba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thoko Thaba Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,862; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thoko Thaba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Thoko Thaba Secondary School for 2027

Thoko Thaba Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2498, Moepshe, Thokoza, Alberton, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o Box 24 26 1426
Telephone
011 860 5090
EMIS number
700341347

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thoko Thaba Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Thoko Thaba Secondary School directly, on 011 860 5090, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thoko Thaba Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Thoko Thaba Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Thoko Thaba Secondary School's 81.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Thoko Thaba Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thoko Thaba Secondary School?
Thoko Thaba Secondary School reported 1,862 learners and 61 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Thoko Thaba Secondary School?
Yes, Thoko Thaba Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Thoko Thaba Secondary School's matric results like?
Thoko Thaba Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.2%, in 2025. That's up from 77.6% in 2023.
Is Thoko Thaba Secondary School a public or private school?
Thoko Thaba Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thoko Thaba Secondary School?
You can call 011 860 5090. It is located at 2498, Moepshe, Thokoza, Alberton, Johannesburg.
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